Heavenly Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookie
Who says you need eggs and dairy to make the perfect chocolate chip cookies? Vegan baking can be just as delightful and satisfying! In this blog post, we're going to share a vegan chocolate chip cookie recipe that's so good, you won't even miss the traditional ingredients.
There's nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked chocolate chip cookies wafting through your kitchen. These cookies are the epitome of comfort and indulgence. Today, I'm sharing my all-time favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe, and I promise you'll fall in love with these soft, chewy, and loaded with chocolate cookies.
Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe:
Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup vegan butter or coconut oil, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups dairy-free chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Prepare your baking sheets:
Line your baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking.
3. Mix dry ingredients:
In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda. Set this mixture aside.
4. Cream vegan butter and sugars:
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened vegan butter (or coconut oil), brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is light and creamy. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
5. Add applesauce:
Stir in the unsweetened applesauce. This acts as an egg replacement and helps bind the ingredients together.
6. Gradually add dry ingredients:
Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; this can make your cookies tough.
7. Add chocolate and nuts:
Gently fold in the dairy-free chocolate chips and chopped nuts (if using).
8. Scoop and bake:
Use a cookie scoop or a spoon to drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto your prepared baking sheets, leaving enough space between them for spreading.
9. Bake:
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden but the centers are still soft. Remember that cookies will continue to cook slightly after you remove them from the oven due to residual heat.
10. Cool and enjoy:
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely. Enjoy your vegan chocolate chip cookies with a glass of almond milk or your favorite dairy-free beverage!
These homemade chocolate chip cookies are simply irresistible. The combination of buttery, chewy, and chocolatey goodness is a true crowd-pleaser. Whether you're baking them for a special occasion or just as a sweet treat for yourself, you won't be disappointed. So go ahead, whip up a batch, and savor the magic of freshly baked chocolate chip cookies!
